If you hate the neckline of a shirt but don't want to let it go, you can lop it off and turn it into a cute off-the-shoulder crop. Just cut off the bottom to the length you want it, and cut off the top part just underneath the sleeves. Add two seams along the side if you want it tighter, and use the excess fabric to make sleeves, which you can attach by sewing to the main body.
This video lays it all out really easily. This one is so easy I don't know how I didn't think of it before. Get a cute-looking zipper from a craft store, then cut a line down the middle of your shirt the same length. Use fabric glue to stick the zipper on, and voila! Here's a video to follow along. We're focusing on Aussie style and beauty posts for a whole week, c lick here to check out more. Shorten the hems on dresses, skirts, or pants.
Turn a t-shirt into a strappy singlet. Teilen Facebook. Sew a quilt. Use an online pattern to turn your old duds into a quilt. You can incorporate many different pieces of clothes into your design to create an item full of happy memories. You simply send your old clothes to them. Make a picture frame. You can use a piece of cardboard, fabric glue and an old garment to create a completely custom picture frame.
This works particularly well if you have a photo of unusual size, as you can tailor-make the frame to suit a particular piece of artwork. You can also cover a tired, old picture frame in fabric for double the repurposing power. Make custom gift wrap. Cut the fabric from a garment into a large circle or square a bigger item like a dress or skirt works best then place your gift in the middle. Wrap the fabric around your gift, gathering at the top.
You can secure your packaging with a contrasting colored ribbon. Part 3. Create curtains. First, measure the dimensions of your existing curtains. Then, cut many similarly-sized squares of fabric from your old clothes; the more variety of colors and patterns among your squares the better. Stitch the squares together along their edges into one cohesive piece of fabric, until you create the dimensions you measured at the outset.
Sew a pillowcase. Old T-shirts, particularly soft ones, make great pillowcases. Cut off the arms of a T-shirt and the ridge around the neck. You now have a soft new pillowcase. Crochet a rag rug. A rag rug is a durable, circular rug that incorporates many different fabrics and colors for a homespun look.
They can be as small or large as you like, which makes them extremely versatile. Cut your clothes into long strips, approximately the size of the crochet hook you want to use. Then consult this guide for detailed stitching instruction. Your rug will highlight each of them and pull the room together.
Make a dog bed cover. Use more old clothes to fill the pillow through the hole. Once stuffed, stitch it shut the remainder of the way to complete your brand new dog bed. Cut soft T-shirts into cleaning rags. Avoid using shirts that have stiff fabric since it could leave scratches on the surface you're cleaning. Cut square pieces of the shirt that are about 6—8 inches 15—20 cm on each side. Use the shirt pieces in whenever you need to dust or wipe up messes, and wash them as you normally would.
Denim you wear on the bottom half of your body is different than chambray, which is a denim-like material most "jean" shirts are made of. The denim of your jeans is likely too stiff to be worn as a shirt, and there would likely not be enough fabric for the body of the shirt. You could sew a pocket made from the denim of your jeans on a shirt though. Not Helpful 6 Helpful Have a garage sale.
If your clothes are in good shape, some second-hand stores may buy them from you. Not Helpful 4 Helpful I have a cotton top that I love. Chretien said that she once used a beaded iron-on applique to make a simple wedding dress look a little more luxe.
Even if you have limited sewing skills, you can easily replace a button that has fallen off an old jacket or shirt to make the garment look as good as new. Lace may look delicate and decadent, but it is actually fairly easy to add lace trim to a garment with simple sewing skills. If you are feeling especially adventurous, Tobey said you could even seek out some vintage lace at your local thrift shop or antique store to add to your clothes. Do you have an old pair of pants that you want to turn into capris?
Pants are an easy item of clothing to hem between seasons or to keep up with changing styles. Chretien did warn, however, that pants with thick fabric like jeans will be difficult to sew by hand. Also, make sure you leave enough extra fabric for the seam no matter what you are hemming, she said. If you are feeling ambitious and have some sewing experience, simple tailoring techniques will take your clothes from drab to fab.
With a little creativity and some sewing skills, you can completely transform one garment into another. More than 75 percent of the plastic produced in ended up in a landfills and more than million tons pollute the world's oceans. In the same year, the fashion industry was responsible for 92 million tons of waste sent to landfills. That's just the beginning of the negative impact it has on the environment, though. Past studies have shown a ridiculous amount of waste is involved specifically with so-called "fast fashion.
Yes, you read that correctly. That's 86, garbage trucks full of trash every day headed straight to the landfills. Beyond the environmental impact that caused by discarded or unwanted articles of clothing, the process of producing enough clothing to keep up with demand is similarly damaging. According to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe , the fashion industry produces 20 percent of global wastewater and 10 percent of global carbon emissions. To put that into perspective, that's more than the amount produced by all international flights.
That wastewater, which can be incredibly toxic, is often dumped right into natural bodies of fresh water, hurting the aquatic life—and the people who depend on that water—due to the high amounts of lead, mercury, and arsenic, according to Sustain Your Style. Basically, when it comes down to it, the fashion industry isn't pretty. Upcycling your clothing benefits the Earth and your wallet.
Just think about how much money you can save when you DIY your latest style obsessions. Plus, you can't beat a craft night to create something chic that doesn't feel the least bit crafty when it comes to relieving some pent-up stress, right? When you're ready to give your closet a makeover, start with these 15 upcycled clothing ideas that are ready to for you to rock. With the return of summer, we'll gladly welcome off-the-shoulder tops.
But instead of splurging on the designer version and draining your bank account in the process, raid your own closet. Move around a few buttons, make a snip here and there, and you'll have a casual look you can pair with high-waisted jeans or your favorite shorts. Side-stripe pants have been everywhere lately. Luckily, it's likely that you already own most of what you need to get the look.
Just grab an old pair of jeans, a 1-inch velvet ribbon in your choice of color, and some iron-on adhesive tape. After securing everything together, they'll look so fresh that everyone will be asking where you got them.
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